Category Archives: Sports

Stop the Bleeding

Posted on October 2, 2010 by jesustrek

Tex Cobb Ex-boxer Tex Cobb recently came up with a good line when he was talking to the Philadelphia Inquirer about graduating from Temple last year at the age of 57. Cobb is quoted as saying, “It was nice to … Continue reading →

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Good Role Player

Posted on September 30, 2010 by jesustrek

Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal has been an All-Star for most of his NBA career. However, as he enters his 20th season, he is expected to come off the bench for the Boston Celtics. Rather than sulk about his new role, … Continue reading →

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Winners!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jesustrek

The Cincinnati Reds have just won the Central Division championship in the National League. The Reds clinched the title in dramatic fashion, with a walk-off home run by Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the … Continue reading →

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Easy Decision

Posted on September 26, 2010 by jesustrek

Joe Gibbs Joe Gibbs is an NFL Hall of Fame coach and the owner of a NASCAR team. He is also an outspoken Christian. Recently Gibbs had the opportunity to speak to 600 inmates in South Carolina. He told them, … Continue reading →

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Confession is Good for the Soul

Posted on September 21, 2010 by jesustrek

Bobby Knight’s famous chair toss Former basketball coach Bobby Knight recently claimed that the media got the story wrong when he threw a chair across the court at an Indiana game in 1985. He said, “There was a lady across … Continue reading →

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Truthful Teen

Posted on September 7, 2010 by jesustrek

Zach Nash On August 11, 14-year-old golfer Zach Nash shot a 77 to win the boys 13-14 age division at the Milwaukee County Parks Tour Invitational. A couple of hours after the victory, he was shocked to discover that he … Continue reading →

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Don’t Oversleep!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by jesustrek

Professional golfer Jim Furyk overslept Wednesday and missed his tee time. Furyk’s cell phone alarm clock lost power overnight, and he had no backup plan. PGA officials had no choice but to disqualify him from the tournament. Furyk commented, “I’ve … Continue reading →

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Versatility

Posted on August 25, 2010 by jesustrek

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams was known primarily for his hitting ability. The slugger is regarded as one of the best hitters to ever play the game. However, on August 24, 1940, Williams pitched the last two innings of … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Johnson on “Survivor”

Posted on August 17, 2010 by jesustrek

Former college and NFL football coach Jimmy Johnson will be a contestant on the reality show “Survivor” this season. CBS recently announced that Johnson will be one of the 20 castaways sent to Nicaragua. The season premiere of the show … Continue reading →

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Immediate Success

Posted on August 15, 2010 by jesustrek

J. P. Arencibia J.P. Arencibia, a rookie catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, hit a home run on the very first pitch he saw in the major leagues. On Saturday, August 7, he became only the 26th player in history … Continue reading →

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